Major, Lindsey & Africa

At Major, Lindsey & Africa, we believe that legal recruiting is about more than just placements—it’s about shaping the future of the industry. Read how MLA is defining the future of legal talent: bit.ly/4hXPiGW

As a privately held insurance brokerage expanded globally and prepared for a potential IPO, MLA partnered closely with legal leadership to build a resilient, future-ready legal function. Read the full case study here: bit.ly/4bkgk9P #InHouseCounsel #MLAGlobal

This week’s MLA Minute examines the leadership and talent dynamics influencing today’s law firms and legal teams. Read the full issue to understand what these shifts signal for legal leaders and talent strategy. bit.ly/4bTG7FT #MLAGlobal #BusinessOfLaw #LegalTalent

Recent coverage from Reuters, Law360, and the ABA Journal highlights sustained growth in legal employment, even as other sectors face headwinds. John Cashman shares his perspective. Read the full coverage: bit.ly/4beBwOx bit.ly/47Qci6L reut.rs/4shtv1l

Regulatory Compliance Watch highlights a first‑of‑its‑kind compensation and carried interest survey focused on private funds’ legal and compliance teams. Allison Rosner shares her insights. bit.ly/3NkirBk #PrivateFunds #LegalOps #Compliance #Compensation #MLAGlobal

Big Law mergers are accelerating an already active lateral market. In The American Lawyer, David Schwartz explains how merger‑driven volatility is reshaping lawyer movement, and why combined firms can attract talent they couldn’t before. bit.ly/4cExGiP #MLAGlobal

AI is often blamed for law firm layoffs, but the reality is far more complex. In a recent Law360 Pulse article, Carlos Pauling underscores that AI is rarely the sole driver of downsizing. bit.ly/40Uuubx #MLAGlobal #BusinessOfLaw #LegalTalent #LegalRecruiting

Is your in-house legal team built to effectively address your organization's legal needs? Or are you relying too heavily on outside counsel or trying to do more with less? We can help. Let us show you how: bit.ly/4ukAhof #mlaglobal #inhousecounsel #legalcommunity

As law firms and recruiters increasingly adopt predictive analytics, candidate scoring, and pattern recognition, AI is reshaping how lateral talent is identified. Carlos Pauling shares his thoughts with The American Lawyer. bit.ly/4ujcQvO #MLAGlobal #LateralHiring

Major Lindsey & Africa is pleased to announce the placement of Jonathan Young as General Counsel at Secretariat. We were proud to partner with Secretariat and its investors on this important search. bit.ly/4bAT7QG #MLAGlobal #ExecutiveSearch

When timing matters, interim talent has to move fast. We present interim counsel candidates for consideration within 2 to 4 business days, and 91% of our interim engagements conclude successfully. Explore the 2026 Interim Legal Talent Snapshot: bit.ly/4lnpHJ9

Compensation for GC and DGC is on the rise, with bonuses, equity, and long-term incentives leading the way. See how compensation trends are evolving in MLA’s Global Legal Market Conditions Report. bit.ly/4ueHUwo #MLAGlobal #LegalCompensation #DiversityInLaw

This week’s MLA Minute explores how global demand, changing expectations, and new talent models are reshaping the legal profession. Inside. Read the full issue to stay ahead of the shifts redefining legal careers and workforce strategy. bit.ly/4ue7sd6 #MLAGlobal

As Paul Weiss navigates a rare leadership transition, Keith Wetmore shared insight with The American Lawyer into what happens when firm chairs return to full-time practice, and why maintaining client relationships matters. bit.ly/3MXFqC4 #MLAGlobal #MajorLindsey

MLA is pleased to congratulate Jeremy Ladle on his appointment as Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer at Sun‑Maid Growers of California. bit.ly/4rNMvnG #MLAGlobal #ExecutiveSearch #LegalRecruiting #ChiefLegalOfficer #Leadership

Crushing workloads and flat budgets are pushing mid-level in-house legal leaders to the brink. In Law360 Pulse, Edina Beasley shares what general counsel can do to address capacity before it becomes a risk issue. bit.ly/4l4dqch #SuccessionPlanning #MLAGlobal

In Legal Management, the history of Reginald Heber Smith’s innovation is set against today’s realities. Clients want cost certainty, technology is reshaping workflows, and concerns about burnout are growing. Filippo Falchi shares his insights. bit.ly/4rF72Lf #MLAGlobal

Legal and compliance teams continue to face rising regulatory complexity, rapid technology adoption, and sustained pressure to stay agile and cost efficient. Explore the full snapshot for current market insights. bit.ly/3MTWg4x #InterimLegalTalent #LegalTrends #ALSP

Major Lindsey & Africa is pleased to congratulate Julie Plowman on her appointment as General Counsel & Executive Vice President at Blue Stream Fiber. bit.ly/4rXwpbv #MLAGlobal #MajorLindseyAndAfrica #ExecutiveSearch #GeneralCounsel #LeadershipAnnouncement

As Sullivan & Cromwell and Paul, Weiss prepare to open in Houston, The American Lawyer explores why a presence in the city has become almost mandatory for firms that want to lead in energy. Dave Beran shares his thoughts. bit.ly/46Kts5x #MLAGlobal #LawFirmLeadership

New Case Study: Building a Strategic Talent Partnership with a Global Quick Service Restaurant Company Read the full case study here: bit.ly/4rDytoT #InHouseCounsel #LegalRecruiting #ExecutiveSearch #PrivateEquity #TalentStrategy #MLAGlobal